Brand Name

Timoptic, Timoptic-XE, Timolol ,Alcon , Betimol

Alcon Uses:

Alcon is a topical medication (applied directly in the eye) that effectively reduces internal pressure in the eye. Alcon is used in the treatment of glaucoma to lower elevated eye pressure that could damage vision and, with other glaucoma medications, to further reduce pressure in the eye.

Alcon Dosage:

Your doctor will tailor an individual Alcon dosage depending on your medical condition and how you responded to any previous glaucoma treatment.
The usual recommended initial dose is to place 1 drop of 0.25 percent Alcon in the affected eye(s) twice a day. If you do not respond satisfactorily to this dosage, your doctor may tell you to place 1 drop of 0.5 percent Timoptic in the affected eye(s) twice a day.
The usual dose of Alcon is 1 drop of either 0.25 percent or 0.5 percent in the affected eye(s) once a day. Invert the closed container and shake it once before you use it.
The usual dose of Betimol is 1 drop of either 0.25 percent or 0.5 percent in the affected eye(s) twice a day.

Alcon Contraindications :

Do not use Alcon if you have bronchial asthma, a history of bronchial asthma, or other serious breathing disorders such as emphysema, slow heartbeat, heart block (conduction disorder), active heart failure, or inadequate blood supply to the circulatory system (cardiogenic shock), or if you have ever had an allergic reaction or are sensitive to Alcon or any of its ingredients.

Alcon Overdose:

Alcon Missed dose:

If you use Alcon once a day, apply it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses Timoptic,Timoptic-XE at once. If you use it more than once a day, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses Alcon at once.